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Wed 8:00AM ET, Wed 8:00PM ET
May 27
On May 27, “Through the Decades” remembers the day Christopher Reeve experienced an equestrian accident in 1995 that would leave him tragically paralyzed. We also take a look back on the day Chicago launched its Century of Progress World’s Fair Exposition in 1933, and on the day of his birth, we profile actor Louis Gossett. -
Thu 8:00AM ET, Thu 8:00PM ET
May 28
On May 28, “Through the Decades” goes back in time to recall the death of Phil Hartman in 1998, who was the victim of a shocking murder-suicide. We also take a look back on the day Texas businesswoman Linda Finch completed Amelia Earhart’s ill-fated journey six decades later. And on the day of her birth, we profile soul-singer Gladys Knight. -
Fri 8:00AM ET, Fri 8:00PM ET
May 29
On May 29, “Through the Decades” remembers the day Vernon Jordan – one of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement – was assassinated in 1980. We also take a look back on when professional golfer Casey Martin took his right to ride in a golf cart to court in 2001, and on the day of her birth, we profile actress Annette Bening. -
Sat 8:00AM ET
Big Laughs on the Small Screen
Through the Decades looks back on the shows that gave us big laughs on the small screen, including The Andy Griffith Show, The Golden Girls, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. -
Mon 8:00AM ET, Mon 8:00PM ET
June 1
On June 1, “Through the Decades” remembers the day General Motors filed for bankruptcy in 2009. We also take a look back on the day a lawsuit was filed, calling into question the constitutionality of the Cadet Honor Code after a group of cadets were expelled. And on the day of his birth, we profile actor Morgan Freeman. -
Tue 8:00AM ET, Tue 8:00PM ET
June 2
On June 2, “Through the Decades” goes back in time to relive the moment Queen Elizabeth took her place on the throne in 1953. We also take a look back on the day CBS unmasked dictatorial leader Nikita Khrushchev, and on the day of his birth, we profile actor Jerry Mathers – also known as “Beaver.” -
Wed 8:00AM ET, Wed 8:00PM ET
June 3
On June 2, “Through the Decades” goes back in time to relive the moment Queen Elizabeth took her place on the throne in 1953. We also take a look back on the day CBS unmasked dictatorial leader Nikita Khrushchev, and on the day of his birth, we profile actor Jerry Mathers – also known as “Beaver.”
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Decades Presents: Wait for Your Laugh
Tuesday, May 1, at 9 PM ET | 6 PM PT, Decades Network proudly presents the television premiere ... moreBios
Bill Kurtis
Bill Kurtis is an author, producer, and award-winning journalist. Bill got his start in television working for WIBW in Topeka, KS. His work with CBS News ranged from covering the fall of Saigon to anchoring "The CBS Morning News." His documentary work includes the Peabody Award-winning PBS series The New Explorers, as well Investigative Reports and Cold Case Files for A&E Network and American Greed on CNBC.
Using his journalistic skills and his background as a law school graduate, Bill authored The Death Penalty on Trial: Crisis in American Justice, which explores issues surrounding capital punishment in America. He also provided the satirical narration for the feature film comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. He also is the judge and scorekeeper for NPR’s weekly game show Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me.
Kerry Sayers
Kerry Sayers has spent more than twenty years in the media industry, working in radio and television. For much of that time, Sayers has been at the epicenter of Chicago sports. She has hosted shows for Comcast and covered football for Fox. Sayers began her career at WILX in Lansing, MI and has since worked across the country from Buffalo to the Pacific Northwest.
Kerry graduated from the University of Michigan and lives in Chicago with her husband, their daughter and just welcomed their second child, a son, in September.
Ellee Pai Hong
Ellee Pai Hong is a veteran journalist, having spent a career covering news and teaching journalism at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Ellee started her career in broadcast news as a general assignment reporter at the CBS affiliate in Rockford, IL. She made the jump to Decatur, IL then Hartford, CT before landing as anchor for NBC in Chicago.
Ellee moved to the United States from Korea as a child and holds a bachelor’s degree from Ewha Womans University in Seoul and a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She lives in Chicago with her husband John and their two children.